Rockdale Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Rockdale is 20.0803 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 24 within Southland Region. The overall crime trend in the area has increased in recent months with criminal activity peaking in May 2022, February 2023, May 2024.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Theft 43.7%
  Theft accounts for 43.7 percent of incidents.
• Burglary 33.0%
  Burglary accounts for 33.0 percent of incidents.
• Assault 22.3%
  Assault accounts for 22.3 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 1.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 1.0 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Rockdale a safe suburb to live in?

  Rockdale ranks in the top 38 of suburbs in Southland Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Rockdale?

  The annual crime rate in Rockdale is 20.0803 per 1,000 residents.

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